Academic ; Prep & Employment Specialist

Position: Academic Support (Job Prep & Employment Specialist) #97382
Description

Title:

Academic Support (Job Prep & Employment Specialist)

Position Number: 97382

Hiring Unit:
Academic Support

Location:

Honolulu Community College

Date Posted:
February 27, 2026

Closing Date:
March 13, 2026

Band: B

Salary:
Salary Schedules and Placement Information

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Month: 11-Month

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Funding:
General

Other

Conditions:

General funds to begin approximately March 2026, pending position clearance, availability of funds, satisfactory performance and program needs.

Duties and Responsibilities (

Note:

* Denotes Essential Functions)

* * Responsible for the overall management of the off-campus jobs database system (including correspondence, maintenance, checking for employer validity and data reporting).

* * Responsible for developing and sustaining established employer relationships as primary liaison for off-campus job database.

* * Responsible for educating students, alumni, and employers in usage of the off-campus job search database.

* * Responsible for coordinating off-campus employer recruitment activities to include but not limited to in-person class visits and tables on the mall.

* * Collaborate with programs to embed and maintain job prep skills development activities into instructional programs and services.

* * Research, collect and analyze data, and assist in the preparation of administrative reports related to program operations and administrative functions; assist in ensuring that pertinent data necessary to complete the reports is monitored and submitted in a timely manner.

* * Assist in the overall management of the day-to-day operations of the office, including but not limited to, student employment services, assisting visitors, receiving phone calls, etc.

* * Responsible for the coordination of bi-annual career/job fairs; employer liaison/follow up, maintaining participant database, registration processing, facilities request, etc.

* * Provide supervision and training of Career Services Student Employees.

* * Responsible for assisting students with job preparation skills development (one-on-one or group setting) to include but not limited to:
Resume and Cover letter, Interview Skills, Mock Interview, Researching various companies, workplace behavior expectations.

* Interface with the HCC campus external communications liaison to market events, workshops and employer recruitment opportunities while utilizing various social media avenues to advertise events.

* Assist in developing a structure for routinely obtaining job placement and other data of students and alumni using the off-campus job search database.

* Assist in coordination and design of informative and instructional materials for presentations and/or workshops delivered by the Career Services department.

* Draft internal/external documents and correspondence, including memos, e-mails, letters, various requests, etc. and reviews for accuracy and appropriateness.

* Identify concerns, recommend/suggest possible solutions, resolve discrepancies with consultation, or assist in resolving issues.

* Perform routine work and assists on various department-wide projects and initiatives.

* Assist as back-up to advisory board meetings as needed.

* Provide and assist as back up to on-campus student employment specialist as needed.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business, Education, Communication, Social Sciences or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for workforce development, career and technical education, continuing education, student support services, academic support services, project management or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

* Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of emerging research and policy about workforce development, job preparation trends utilizing artificial intelligence resources, career and technical education, and gainful employment trends, and/or continuing education as demonstrated…